On November 10, 1998, Hall of Fame pitcher Hal Newhouser dies after a long illness at the age of 77. Newhouser won 207 games during a 17-year career and dominated the American League during the war years, winning 80 games from 1944 to 1946. In 1945, Newhouser won the AL’s MVP Award, becoming…
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ben Grieve is named the American League Rookie of the Year.
Texas Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez is named the American League MVP. His 157 RBI total was the most in the AL in 49 years. 101 came in by the All-Star break.
The Atlanta Braves trade pitchers Denny Neagle and Rob Bell and outfielder Michael Tucker to the Cincinnati Reds for second baseman Bret Boone and P Mike Remlinger.
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